Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast at a dinner held in the Casa Presidencíal in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the United States's history of isolation and explains how his visit to Costa Rica has reminded him and his staff of their international responsibilities, specifically related to the Alliance for Progress. The opening sentences of the toast were missed due to the microphones being turned on late.